Aug 07
Agricultural land values increased by $280 an acre over 2022, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The Land Values 2023 Summary report, released on August 4, shows a 7.4% increase following 2022’s record-breaking numeric increase of $420 per acre (12%) over 2021. Cash rent values for cropland were up 4.7% to a record $155 per …
Aug 07
We are still a few months away, but its time to mark your calendar for some fun upcoming events in Stockyards City! Stockyards City Main Street would like to invite everyone to attend the annual Stockyards Stampede event that will be held on Saturday, October 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Activities will be …
Aug 07
Agriculture plays a key role in everyday life. As the membership in the National FFA Organization continues to grow, it’s evident that students today understand the important role they can also play in agriculture. Today, the National FFA Organization has a record-high student membership of 945,988, an increase of 11 percent from last year. In …
Aug 07
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Intern, Maci Carter, had the opportunity to talk with Hope Harrington of Merck after the 2023 Bovine Health and Technology Summit put on by Oklahoma State University and Merck. Harrington and Carter discussed Merck’s role in the summit, what they presented to the veterinarians, and Merck’s plans moving forward. “The Bovine …
Aug 07
The dairy checkoff marked its 13th year of impact through Fuel Up to Play 60 – a school wellness program in partnership with the NFL – while preparing an evolved strategy that will bring more partners together to support dairy’s role in youth wellness and improve education of the contributions of America’s dairy farmers. Beginning …
Aug 07
The office of Congressman Josh Brecheen will be holding Satellite Office Hours throughout Oklahoma’s 2nd Congressional District later this month. Constituents are invited to attend to meet with our Field Representatives and help inform us how Congressman Josh Brecheen’s office can best serve you. Congressman Brecheen will also be holding 16 in-person town halls next …
Aug 07
The Cow-Calf Corner (CCC) newsletter completed 20 years of providing production and market information to producers earlier in 2023. In the spring of 2003, Dr. Glenn Selk started the CCC newsletter and shortly after asked me to begin contributing to the publication. My first article was in April 2003 and has grown to be regular …
Aug 07
Dryness and potassium deficiency make corn crop vulnerable this fall. While recent rains have eased some of the drought stress for farmers in southern Iowa, AgriGold Agronomist Emily Prevo warns they are not out of the woods yet. Nutrient deficiencies – of potassium (K), in particular – along with root constriction could cause problems for …
Aug 07
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with cattle industry leader, Bob Drake. Drake has served as the president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, the last President of the old National Cattlemen’s Association, and vice president of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau. In the most recent episode of the Road to Rural Prosperity podcast …
Aug 07
Transition with NFL allows for broader partnership impact The dairy checkoff marked its 13th year of impact through Fuel Up to Play 60 – a school wellness program in partnership with the NFL – while preparing an evolved strategy that will bring more partners together to support dairy’s role in youth wellness and improve education …
